Michael Natale Cpa, Cfp, MBA
About Michael Natale Cpa, Cfp, MBA
Michael Natale is a Corporate Controller at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., with a diverse background in finance and accounting across various companies. He has held significant roles at organizations such as Molecular Devices, Technicolor, and Allied Waste, and has achieved notable accomplishments in employee engagement and operational efficiency.
Work at ZAP Surgical Systems
Michael Natale serves as the Corporate Controller at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he has led the seamless integration of two acquisitions and one divestiture within the North America organization. He has also achieved an Employee Engagement Score of 95% and successfully reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 16.4 days while increasing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) by 10.0 days. Additionally, he created a virtual working environment that allows the team to work effectively in a remote setting. His contributions have been recognized with two Brilliance Awards in 2021.
Previous Experience in Finance and Accounting
Before joining ZAP Surgical Systems, Michael Natale held various positions in finance and accounting across multiple organizations. He worked as the North America Controller and Assistant Corporate Controller at Molecular Devices from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the US Controller at JFrog for one year and as Director of Finance and Accounting at Orbotech from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include Finance Director at Oxford Instruments, Senior Accountant at Technicolor, and Controller at Allied Waste.
Education and Expertise
Michael Natale holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Northridge, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate finance and accounting.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Michael Natale has developed a diverse skill set in finance and accounting. He began his career as an Accounting Specialist at Unisys and progressed through various roles, including Financial Analyst at Power-One and Director of Accounting and Finance at LUTRONIC. His experience spans over two decades, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective financial management and strategic planning.